Hazardous Waste
NEW EXPANDED HOURS for 2009:
One Saturday per month from 8:00 am-12 Noon. See calendar for exact dates
Two Wednesdays per month from 7:30 am-4:00 pm. See calendar for exact dates
- Paint: Latex & oil-based
- Corrosive: Vehicle batteries, drain cleaners
- Flammable: Lighter fluid, turpentine, gasoline, used oil
- Toxic: Poisons, bleach, medications, pesticides, paints, cleaning fluids, antifreeze, full aerosol cans
- E-waste (Electronic Waste): Computers, keyboards, monitors, televisions (no wooden console). Remember your fluorescent light bulbs, including the "curly" type! In 2007, we collected 14 tonnes of E-waste!
What to do:
- For your protection, deliver toxics wrapped and labeled in the car trunk.
- Do not mix materials.
- Identify all toxics
- Bring your hazardous waste to the Hazardous Waste Depot at the Landfill Site only on the designated days.
Important
- No PCBs, fireworks, flares, ammunition or paint produced prior to 1977 will be accepted.
- Unknown substances: call 613 936-6072.
- Do not place paint in the garbage.
- No needles.
- Hazardous waste generated by industrial, commercial and institutional establishments shall not be accepted.